-Partner with internal executive leadership and business development teams to successfully and collaboratively strategize, plan, organize and execute events of varying sizes for Kiewit’s diverse energy, industrial and water markets-Independently and proactively completes all facets associated with event inception through completion, including strategic planning; tactical execution and coordination of logistics; vendor procurement and management; contract negotiation; detailed budgeting and forecasting; coordination of event materials; tracking and evaluating statistical data; post-event reporting; and other services as required-Collaborate with the internal graphic design and marketing teams to develop strategic visual elements that produce the best possible attendee experience while representing the Kiewit brands professionally and consistently-Provide effective and timely solutions while executing multiple projects with shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment -Collaborate with events colleagues to share industry updates, promote best practices, drive synergies and consistency, and foster a culture of innovation

-Research and coordinate all aspects of small to mid-sized meetings, conferences, or special events such as accommodations, transportation, meeting space, offsite venues and activities and other logistics as necessary, using RFP’s, site visits and other evaluation criteria-Compile project plans which summarized costs, event times, attendance numbers, equipment needs, décor, catering and other related details-Manage multiple deadlines with each meeting process-Negotiate rates and contract clauses with suppliers-Prepare and distribute invitations, agendas and other materials/handouts as needed-Meet with client to understand the purpose and requirements of the eventMonitor event activities to ensure the client and event attendees are satisfied and resolve any problems that arise-Record feedback from events-Maintain accurate and updated data related to guest list, travel logistics, room blocks and other items-Provide onsite management and post-event evaluations-Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details of event activities and reconciles event-related expenses to budget in a timely manner-Utilize various technology systems and software to support meeting planning end-to-end process-Communicate with staff and team members to ensure a successful meeting

-Manage custom live projects associated with expositions; including program development, pricing, sourcing, client customer service, attendee registration, event materials, signage, catering audiovisual, financial reconciliation, onsite execution, and post event close.-Manage the creation and development of new sponsorship by conducting industry research, determining program viability, and providing analysis, information, and pricing for review and approval. -Manages and execute pre-show and onsite sponsorship program fulfillment, including client interactions/customer service, RFPs, sourcing, ordering, onsite execution, and financial reconciliation.-Fulfill ancillary meeting requests with exhibitors, associations and alumni. -Review, reconcile, code and process hotel master invoices; track and maintain an expenses ledger for each event.-Maintain communication with hotel convention services, sales, catering, banquet, AV and services managers; arrange for room set-up, food, coffee service and social activities. Coordinate these functions with both convention staff and co-workers.-Develop pricing structure per guidelines for sponsorship rate cards and assist with annual budget development and monthly reconciliation/accrual.-Manage communications for sponsorship and live custom events between sales and convention team. -Travel onsite to manage and execute scheduled events and support convention production, assist with show shutdown. -Provide reports, analysis and feedback for review by senior management.

-Coordinate student program; execute promotional mailings, schedules meeting rooms for onsite meetings, and completes fulfillment of onsite meeting details-Receives, reconciles, and tracks convention invoices, deposits, and payments; processes all reporting. Review general ledger and coordinate accruals, month-end, and quarterly budget adjustments.-Assists Conference Manager as liaison with registration system provider-develops logic file with registration options for the online system, submits updates and changes, determine source codes, respond to system issues, and confirms pricing throughout registration process.-Coordinates badge file and badge sheet proofing processes prior to the conventions.-Coordinates attendee registration and logistics, including advance and on-site registration, registration data entry, and attendee list production. Receives/enters and sorts attendee name badges and attendee packets, responds to attendee questions and updates, Texas CE checklist and forms.-Create daily and weekly registration/attendee counts and revenue reports, post-show registration/attendee counts and revenue reports-Coordinate CE application and approval process-Mange the tour and onsite childcare program; includes working with the third-party vendor contract negotiations and attendee registration. Serve as onsite program contact and ensure that expectations were met.-Assign meeting room space for convention seminars, oversees the development of meeting space function sheets.-Plan, manage, and execute Hospital Design Conference-Coordinate conference housing with vendors, hotels, and guests. Communicate with each hotel from block management through onsite/post show reconciliation.

-Sell and Service all groups 10-20 room nights on peak night-Produce over $190,000 in revenue quarterly-Maintain excellent Event Service Satisfaction Scores-Develop and maintain accounts-Perform daily qualified solicitation calls-Conduct weekly rooms and food & beverage revenue forecasts

Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza-Participate in assisting the Sales and Catering Departments -Provide Marketing support to our Director of Sales and Marketing-Detail and Service all rooms only groups-Detail and Service smaller groups (21-50 rooms on peak nights and 2-3 days of event space)-Complete group resumes -Manage Social Media Sites-Award Marriott Rewards points-Revenue Projections -Assign SFA Web leads

Assistant to the General Manager at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza. Also the Group Rooms Coordinator which required me to assist the Sales & Event Managers, as well as, The Director of Revenue in entering contracts into our systems, monitoring inventory and rates, assisting clients with any of their needs, and managing group room blocks. Extensive knowledge in PMS and MARSHA systems. Monitoring and Managing of HotelTonight. Maintain excellent communication between departments to exceed client and guest experiences. Knowledgeable in CI/TY (Marriott Sales & Events System).Also help work the Front Desk when needed, which is where I started when I first was hired at The Marriott. This helped me keep great customer relations while supporting the needs of the hotel.